Peak season is in full swing, in what was an already challenging year for the world of freight. With a few major holidays still left on the calendar, it is time to begin prepping your organization for holiday shipping. Peak season and its effects typically begin in the fall, lasting through early January. The period […]

Sustainability is an often-discussed concept that can be a reliable source of differentiation for CPG manufacturers. Consumers have demonstrated that products must do more than satisfy their demands for a particular good. Shoppers now want to purchase from brands that are congruent with their personal values. And sustainability has become a standout issue for many US […]

Technology is currently being rapidly integrated across every business sector with logistics undoubtedly being no exception.   Many think of its application in the supply chain as a one-size-fits-all solution to industry issues; however, that is often a futuristic hope than a current snapshot.  Where technological trends have the most significant impact in today’s logistics landscape is pragmatic productivity and performance visibility […]

he CPG brands that emerged unscathed from COVID-induced commerce changes, 2018 conditions, and recent natural disasters can all cite commonalities that have enabled supply chain success—control and visibility.  But what do supply chain control and visibility look like?   Zipline Logistics’ President and Co-Founder, Andrew Lynch, recently discussed the topics in-depth to a group of CPG […]

(Columbus, Ohio) – Zipline Logistics is again celebrating its valued carrier partners on “10/4 Day”—a holiday the company coined in 2016 to recognize top trucking companies in the logistics provider’s network. “This year is especially critical to recognize the hard work of our outstanding carrier partners,” says Walter Lynch, CEO of Zipline Logistics. “COVID-19 has highlighted […]

The past three quarters have been anything but typical for the freight market and the domestic economy at-large. It has been a tale of two extremes for much of 2020. The arrival of COVID-19 sent freight volumes skyrocketing to keep up with panic buying at retailers nationwide. That short-lived burst was then followed by a […]

Columbus, Ohio — When most picture the logistics industry or 3PL of the future, they think of automated self-driving vehicles or package delivering drones. While these may be in-store someday, these lofty advancements currently remain more aspirational than tangible. Despite being a long way off from a complete infrastructure overhaul, transformation is still happening at […]

Out of stock are three dreaded words that no shopper wants to hear. However, they are not only an inconvenience to consumers but also a substantial source of lost revenue for both retailers and vendors. According to an article published in Retail Dive, “Today’s shoppers experience out-of-stocks during one of three store visits, costing retailers […]

Being a Shipper of Choice is beneficial in any environment; however, its importance is even more pronounced in a tight trucking market. Achieving the designation can help you more easily find capacity for your shipments. That is especially true when conditions are challenging for shippers like those that we are currently seeing. In today’s and […]

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced its plans to postpone its annual spring International Roadcheck due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in North America. The event had no definitive timetable for rescheduling when canceled in March; however, the group recently announced that it would take place Sept. 9-11. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-volume […]